Is your office chair adjusted to the correct height?

For busy office workers, their chair is like a second bed, spending most of their day on it. However, many people experience back pain from prolonged sitting at work. What's the main problem? The main cause is improperly adjusted office chair height. Here's a guide to office chair height.

A comfortable office chair not only allows you to relax and unburden yourself, but also allows you to work more efficiently. The most important factor in choosing a comfortable office chair is finding the right height. Only the right height can achieve optimal comfort. Have you chosen the right height for your office chair? Let Yige Office Furniture analyze this for you.

How to judge the height of an office chair

For busy office workers, a comfortable chair is a luxury. One-third of your day is spent in an office chair, so choosing a comfortable chair can ensure you spend that time comfortably and healthily. But what's the ideal height for an office chair? This depends on your height. To determine the most suitable chair height, simply remember the "two verticals": when you sit down, check that your thighs and calves are perpendicular, and your spine and hips are perpendicular. This will help you determine if it's the right height for you.

Office chair height introduction

The highest office chair is generally 47 cm, and the lowest is 37 cm. So how do you find the perfect height? Fixed-height chairs are rare, with some being 40 cm, 42 cm, and even 44 cm high. The average height is 42 cm. However, some office chairs are self-adjustable, which many people do randomly, often not achieving the optimal height. Therefore, more often than not, it's important to use scientific measurement methods.

According to orthopedists, the optimal office chair height is actually two perpendicular positions. This means that the thighs and calves are both perpendicular to each other, and the spine and hips are perpendicular to each other. If your office chair meets these two conditions, then it is at the optimal height. This optimal height is also the most comfortable position, which not only relieves fatigue from prolonged sitting but is also very beneficial to your health.

Office chair height adjustment

Many office chairs on the market are now height-adjustable. Generally speaking, the best way to adjust the chair's height is to position it midway between your eyes and the head-up display. Maintaining a distance of 1500px from the monitor, or even lowering it slightly, will ensure the first line of text on the screen is approximately 75px below your gaze. This creates a slightly downward gaze angle, allowing the neck muscles to relax and achieve optimal posture. However, for non-adjustable chairs, if the chair is too low, you can place some padding on the seat cushion; if it's too high, you can place some padding under the footrest. In short, ensure that both angles are right.

Precautions for adjusting the height of office chairs

Perhaps you often feel tired from work. It's important to remember that even when you're exhausted, don't hunch over in your chair, as this can increase pressure on your lower back and intervertebral discs. When you're tired, simply press your buttocks against the back of your office chair. Ideally, place a cushion to allow your back to bend slightly. This prevents you from hunching over, minimizes the strain on your back, and reduces fatigue. If possible, get up and move around for at least two minutes every half hour to help reduce fatigue.